5 Seeds Teddy Bear Palm Dypsis leptocheilos Tropical Red Crown Palm

The Teddy Bear Palm, botanically known as Dypsis leptocheilos, is a striking tropical palm prized for its fuzzy, reddish-brown crownshaft that gives the trunk top a soft, teddy-bear-like texture. Its elegant arching fronds and slender ringed trunk make it a standout ornamental for warm-climate landscapes and spacious container gardens.
This palm works beautifully as a focal point in tropical and subtropical plantings, where its airy canopy adds vertical interest and texture. It thrives in bright light with consistent warmth and well-draining soil, rewarding patient growers with steady, graceful growth over time.
Species: Dypsis leptocheilos
Type: Tropical palm
Plant_Habit: Upright, single-trunked, arching fronds
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, moist
Zones: 10-11
Germination: Slow and variable, often several weeks to months
Sowing: Sow in warm, moist, well-draining medium
Spacing: 8-12 feet apart
Notes: Keep consistently warm and humid for best results